Dove's new body + mind serum body wash range costs less than £5 per bottle and has been tested at home over the past month by our Shopping Editor, who found the budget formulas deliver the same spa-like feeling as premium brands such as Molton Brown, Aesop, Augustinus Bader and Jo Malone.
The American beauty brand began in 1957 with the Dove Beauty Bar, a patented roster of mild cleansers and a nourishing moisturising cream, positioned as an alternative to the era's harsh soaps. Dermatologists have backed Dove since the beginning, and the brand has remained committed to efficacious, sensitive skin-friendly formulas at affordable prices.
Three scents, one ritual
The new body + mind serum range includes a foaming body wash and an exfoliating scrub, fragranced to bolster the sensory experience in the shower. Scents range from jojoba oil and coconut milk to French lavender and pink dragonfruit.
After testing the three shower gels at home for the last month, here's why the range deserves a spot in your bathroom.
Jojoba oil and coconut milk
The jojoba oil and coconut milk body serum is nourishing without feeling heavy, creamy without being sticky, and wonderfully hydrating. It leaves skin feeling soft, smooth and moisturised, while the indulgent scent creates a self-care moment. Jojoba oil is known for its skin barrier-repairing emollient properties, while coconut-derived ingredients can support softness.
French lavender and oat
The French lavender and oat shower gel lathers beautifully, cleansing without leaving skin feeling dry. The gentle fragrance makes it perfect for an evening shower when you're craving a peaceful moment after a busy day. Combining cleansing ingredients with soothing, moisturising oat, the formula demonstrates a thoughtful approach to skin comfort.
Pink dragonfruit and primrose
Fruity fragrance fans should pick up the pink dragonfruit and primrose body serum. Instantly uplifting and refreshing, the formula creates a rich lather that leaves skin soft, smoothed and nourished. Luxurious yet energising, there are few better ways to start the day.
